Fazil Iskander has had a great influence not only on Abkhazian but also on world literature. In each one of his works, he wrote with love about his Homeland, his people and their character and traditions.
The wise and fine works of the great writer are full of hints and answers about all questions that may concern us. Fazil Abdulovich could feel with great depth and could describe with precision every facet of our difficult reality.
Fazil Iskander’s work will forever remain an inseparable part of world literature. The death of such a genius is a big loss both for the entire literary community and for our Republic.
We are in deep grief. On behalf of the entire Abkhazian nation, I would like to express my condolences to the friends and relatives of Fazil Abdulovich and to wish them strength and patience.